Sparkli AI is looking for a Creative Director to define and drive our creative strategy across visual identity, animation, user interface design, and narrative experience. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and curriculum leads to ensure all creative output reflects Sparkli’s vision, values, and educational goals.

What You'll Do

Lead the creative storytelling across product, brand, and touchpoints.
Deliver high-quality visual and motion design for digital experiences, avatars, interactive feedback, and learning environments.
Define and evolve design systems and brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency and excellence across teams.
Collaborate with creative contributors, including UI/UX designers, illustrators, motion designers, and external vendors.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate educational objectives into immersive, learner-friendly experiences.
Oversee the end-to-end production of creative assets — from concept to implementation — across product and marketing channels.

What We're Looking For

BFA or MFA in Design, Communication, or a related creative field (or equivalent professional experience).
Strong experience in creative roles in generative AI, product design, interactive storytelling, or gaming environments.
Proficiency in Figma, Rive, and the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, After Effects, and Photoshop.
Proficiency in generative AI tools, including Sora, Runway, Lyria, Suno, and Veo/Flow.
Demonstrated ability to deliver advanced visual designs for digital products, with an emphasis on quality, storytelling, and polish.
Experience producing and directing motion design and animation for product interfaces, onboarding, or interactive feedback.
Ability to define and communicate creative strategy and systems thinking across teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with creative production tools such as Lottie, Spine, Unity, or Blender.
Experience in edtech, children’s media, gamified learning platforms, or related creative technology sectors.
Multicultural or multilingual design experience.

Technical Stack

Figma, Rive
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop)
Generative AI tools (Sora, Runway, Lyria, Suno, Veo/Flow)

Team & Environment

You will be part of a 1-10 employee team, collaborating directly with product, engineering, and curriculum leads, as well as creative contributors including UI/UX designers, illustrators, motion designers, and external vendors.

Benefits & Compensation

A high-impact creative role in a pioneering Swiss edtech company.
A collaborative and mission-driven team, committed to shaping the future of creative learning.
Competitive salary and equity participation.
The opportunity to build a globally recognized brand that blends education, technology, and storytelling.